Azamat Bostanov recalls Khabib Nurmagomedov's UFC 223 title win

Fight manager Azamat Bostanov shared detailed memories of Khabib Nurmagomedov's championship victory at UFC 223 in Brooklyn eight years ago. Bostanov recounted interviewing Artem Lobov after the famous altercation with Khabib, which led to initial tension with manager Ali Abdelel-Aziz, but Khabib welcomed him warmly. He described 20-30 Dagestanis gathering at the hotel to protect Khabib from potential provocations by Conor McGregor's team. Bostanov revealed that Zabit Magomedsharipov broke two fingers during warm-ups but fought anyway without telling the athletic commission to avoid being pulled from the card. After the event, despite exhaustion, Khabib spent time with a crowd of fans in his hotel, many of whom he didn't know, giving everyone attention and congratulations. Bostanov emphasized that Khabib remained humble and approachable even after becoming champion, recalling a time when Khabib recognized him on the street a year later and offered him a ride.